DBX 2231

Description

With a prestigious heritage extending back to our heralded 30 Series equalizers, the dbx 2231 easily lives up to the reverred dbx reputation. Besides including two 31-band channels of 1/3-octave equalization, the 2231 empowers you with flexible features like our PeakPlus™ limiter circuit, and our amazing Type III™ Noise Reduction system. It also includes +12 dB input gain range; switchable + 6 or + 15 dB boost/cut range; XLR, Barrier strip, and 1/4” inputs; nonconductive nylon sliders; and an intuitive user interface with comprehensive output and gain reduction metering. As always, the inevitable result of our meticulous attention to detail and top-quality componentry is exceptional sound, performance, and reliability.

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Product Details

  • dbx’s revolutionary Type III™ Noise Reduction system, which increases S/N ratio by up to 20dB
  • PeakPlus™ limiting technology with threshold range from 0dBu to +24dBu (off)
  • Two 31-band, 1/3-octave channels with switchable boost/cut ranges of +6 or +15 dB
  • +12 dB input gain range
  • LR, Barrier strip, and 1/4" inputs

Technical Specifications

Input Connectors1/4" TRS, female XLR (pin 2 hot), and barrier terminal strip
Input TypeElectronically balanced/unbalanced, RF filtered
Input ImpedanceBalanced 40 kOhm, unbalanced 20 kOhm
Max Input>+21dBu balanced or unbalanced
CMRR>40dB, typically >55dB at 1kHz
Output Connectors1/4" TRS, male XLR (pin 2 hot), and barrier terminal strip
Output TypeImpedance-balanced/unbalanced, RF filtered
Output ImpedanceBalanced 200 Ω, unbalanced 100 Ω
Max Output>+21dBu balanced/unbalanced into 2 kOhm or greater; >+18dBm balanced/unbalanced (into 600 ohm)
Bandwidth20Hz to 20kHz, +/-0.5dB